He is almost two months. I find that a whole day has passed and I felt like all I did was nurse the baby. Does anyone has any suggestions on how to comfort him beside letting him eat all day?
2006-09-20 15:50:58 · 15 answers · asked by momof3 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Rocking, cuddling, pacifiers, swaddling, DISTRACTION!
Two months is kinda young so if he is comfort sucking, not activly swallowing then try a pacifier. Also he is probibly old enough now that you can start playing with him. Start tummy time, and interesting rattles and mobles and such. Trust me you want to teach him to play on his own now, so he wil do it later. I wouldnt leave him alone alone at all but put him down with toys or in his crib with his moble for 5-10 minutes at a time so he learns how fun it is to be alone sometimes. you just need to stay out of sight. Also around 6 weeks they go through a growth spert, so he might be cluster feeding to get your supply up and this will go away in about a week.
Kellymom.com has more info on growth sperts and such.
2006-09-20 18:45:36 · answer #1 · answered by shannonlbuck 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You comfort the baby the same way that you would comfort any other baby. Keep in mind that a breast fed baby eats more often than a formula fed baby. If you feel like all you do is breast feed, try pumping the milk and bottle feeding so that your poor nips can have a break. If you do that, use a bottle made more like a real nipple (Avent makes a good one) so there is no confusion.
2006-09-20 16:07:30 · answer #2 · answered by sadaunt78 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm going through the same thing. what I do is I take my baby off breast and just pat his back (like burping but softer more like comforting) then when I'm really exhausted then I have someone else feed him. either pumped milk or formula. then if that does not work I put baby in his swing. then if that does not work I bring him outside with me and nurse him out there. the fresh really helps him get sleepy.
good luck! hope it helps
p.s. 2 month old babies are old enough for swings and bouncers. the manufacturer's on the swings and bouncers says that 0+ and up
2006-09-20 17:57:39 · answer #3 · answered by ceriseypoo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same issues with my son. One thing you need to know about breast feeding - it is a full time commitment. Babies who are breastfed are on an "on demand" schedule - and that means you accomodate them when they are hungry - and even more so when they are having growth spurts. I found myself often about every 4 - 6 weeks, feeding almost all day long for 3 - 5 days in a row. It's exhausting, it's draining, it can be frustrating, but it's undeniably the best thing for them.
Be patient my dear, you are doing the right thing.
As well, when your son gets alittle older, say 4-5 months, you can take some of your milk, and mix it with tiny bits of rice pablum - he'll love it and it will keep him satisfied longer.
Don't forget to take care of yourself too. Eat well, drink lots of water, milk and juice and get as much rest as you can.
ADDITION: try to tightly swaddle your son while feeding him, this means wrapping him with his arms at his sides. He may fight it, but he will settle down almost immediately and probably sleep longer to boot.
2 month olds should not be in a bouncy swing - or any swing for that matter.
2006-09-20 15:57:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The WONDERFUL baby swing. I nursed 3 babies and the swing saved me!!! I felt like a cow hooked to the milking machine 24/7 at first. Then I figured out when my baby was actually hungry or when she was just needing comfort. I learned that breasts (although comforting to the little ones) should not be used as pacifiers. Another tip about breastfeeding... I realize it is difficult at first but, try to keep your baby from falling asleep while nursing. After you've finished put the baby to bed while he is awake. He will put himself to sleep and you will be a much happier mama. Believe me! Good luck and God bless!
2006-09-20 16:17:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This will take a little while to get in effect. But what I have done with my daughter is: I found a wonderful soft cuddly silky blanket. I make sure to use this each time I nurse or when she crys I get it and hold her *and she holds the blanket* so that she has associated the comfort to the blanket. Now when she is upset or tired she wants her "boo boo" It works out really good b/c now even daddy can get her to sleep sometimes :) Good luck :) p.s. I have a few of the same blankets and rotate them because if you get him used to just one blanket eventually that will be the only one he wants! So just have a few of the same ones on hand and use them all :)
2006-09-20 19:13:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your nursing every 2 hours that is normal. That is not nursing all day. Is the baby gaining weight? Maybe the child is still h ungry.
If all else fails a binky and some movement help. I am a firm beliver in the boob.
2006-09-20 15:59:17 · answer #7 · answered by Bluegirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It not unusual for a breast fed baby to eat every 2hours at his age. Try nursing him longer at each feeding. If your not eating enough for both of you (2700 calories just for the baby ) your milk may not be satisfying him. If you give him formula see if he sleeps longer. If he does then you need to eat better to make stronger milk.
2006-09-20 16:01:38 · answer #8 · answered by timex846 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Same way you would comfort a formula fed baby. He's fed, he's dry, what else - walk him, rock him, swaddle him, sing to him, talk to him, hold him, give him a pacifier if he'll take it (if not your clean pinkie will do).
2006-09-20 15:53:52 · answer #9 · answered by AlongthePemi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give him activities to play. Put him on bouncy seat - he should start hitting objects with his hands by now. If you need sometime for yourself, bouncy seat is a good one.
If you're not oppose to pacifier, it's a good comforting tools too.
I usually read books or even magazines to my son and he enjoyed it a lot.
Talking to him and playing with him is a good one too.
2006-09-20 15:54:28 · answer #10 · answered by meetha 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋